South Westchester Detention Basin Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyWestchester
Nearest CityYonkers
River/StreamTR-HUDSON RIVER
Coordinates40.96639, -73.87972

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length110 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11 acre-ft
Max Storage11 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge433 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerROBERT MARTIN CO., LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY13629
Federal IDNY13629
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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